City Council Special Meeting May 4, 2026

The Foster City Council held a special meeting on May 4, 2026, focusing on an update to the city's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The discussion centered on five prioritized projects recommended for further development, including bike lane improvements on Beach Park Boulevard, Edgewater Boulevard, Gull Avenue, and Marlin Avenue. Council members and staff discussed project prioritization criteria such as safety, connectivity, and feasibility, as well as community feedback influencing design choices. Key procurement-related topics included the potential application for grant funding of up to $750,000 per city to support these projects and considerations for integrating the projects into the city's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Concerns were raised about the impact of lane reductions on emergency evacuation routes and parking availability, with assurances that emergency management teams would be involved in the review process. The council emphasized the need for further study on major corridors like Foster City Boulevard and Hillsdale Boulevard before implementation. The meeting concluded with plans to develop conceptual drawings, conduct additional public outreach, and eventually bring the plan back for council adoption.